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"Jesus preached to people in HELL!"
loretta:
--- Quote from: indianabob on February 16, 2014, 11:00:00 PM ---
I'll bet you can expound even further on this topic and I for one would appreciate hearing of your experiences.
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Bet that ungodly bit got your attention, Bob! ;)
Ah, not so interesting this life of mine. Hubby is a beer guzzler and mother is the pharisee. That's about it! :)
But sure I shall share my ocassional experience whenever.
indianabob:
Dear Loretta,
We are praying for you, that you may be strong in your trials and forgiving of all offenses:
Bob
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.[d] On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.[e]
17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now
“If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”[f]
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
loretta:
Thank you Bob, I so need prayer in those two areas.
God knows I have issues. :)
theophilus:
--- Quote from: rickylittleton on February 17, 2014, 10:29:08 AM ---In a few words my friend"Many are the call but few are the chosen! Tim
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;) You got it buddy! I went with the many words. I just like that passage.
Reg:
--- Quote from: theophilus on February 15, 2014, 10:26:14 PM ---Hadn't you been given eyes to see and a friend of yours came up to you telling you about the nonexistence of hell and the salvation of all, you too would shun your friend. Their reaction is not weird. It is to be expected by us.
I now see that what's also to be expected is our attitude of disbelief when we see in others the same blindness that used to plague our lives.
"Oh the garbage that they pass along to these people as truth!"
We used to swallow this same garbage hook, line and sinker before. :-\
Let us not allow a spirit of provocation get the best of us.
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Good Point! I used to seek out debate; admittedly, I experienced much enjoyment in fruitless debates that helped no one-it only boosted my pride in my own knowledge... And then I found Bible truths and I arm still so embarrassed by my actions. I'm not saying that is what is going on here...but this whole thread hit home for me and I have been struggling with the opposite problem for a time.
I don't want to be in endless debates or do anything that is not of God. I fear sometimes I do not speak up when I should in order to prevent the issues it would cause. I'm always thinking of the verse of not to throw my pearls before swine but I don't see my friends, family or coworkers as "swine," I love them and would really enjoy talking about the stuff I'm learning. I test the waters from time to time gently stating a belief or truth I've learned to see if the conversation can continue. When people say they don't agree, tease me for being silly or just ignore me, I take that as a sign that God is not leading and I stop...sometimes I worry this is cowardly...that I work too heard to blend in, keep the peace and I feel it has affected me negatively in a spiritual way.. I don't think I understand how to boldly proclaim the truth at this time.
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